Recommended Trailer Hitch for Towing 4 Kayaks on Small Trailer with 2015 Honda Fit

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Im interested in attaching a hitch to haul a small trailer that will carry anywhere from 2-4 kayaks at a time, a couple bikes, and camping gear. Im not sure which hitch is the best one for me. Im actually pretty clueless here. Help please :

asked by: Amanda B

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I have two different hitches I'd recommend for towing a small kayak trailer with your 2015 Honda Fit.

For a standard Class I hitch with a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening, I'd recommend the # 24920 Draw-Tite hitch you'd looked at. This is a standard hitch that would be fully visible once installed. If you go this route, you'll also need a ball mount like # 3593, along with a # 19256 for a 1-7/8 inch trailer ball or # 19258 for a 2 inch ball.

If you'd prefer a hitch with the more prevalent 2 inch receiver opening that would be mostly concealed once installed (with the exception of the receiver tube and the safety chain loops, the rest of the hitch would be concealed behind the bumper), go with the EcoHitch # 306-X7273. You'll also need a # D-28 ball mount, a # PC3 hitch pin and # 19261 for a 1-7/8 inch or # 63845 for a 2 inch trailer ball.

You'll also need a # 118767 trailer wiring harness.

If you don't already have the trailer for carrying your kayaks, we offer the Malone LowMax kayak trailer, part
# MPG462G2 which can carry 4 kayaks.

I've linked to install videos for both hitches mentioned above.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

With the etrailer Motorcycle Carrier #e98873 weighing 58lbs and your dirt bike at 185lbs you are below the 300lbs of maximum tongue weight the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7273 is capable of supporting. You will need to verify if…

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Answer 2

I can assure you that all three of the hitches recommended for your 2015 Honda Fit do actually fit. This includes the Curt Class I Hitch part #C11406, the Draw Tite Class I Hitch part #24920 and the EcoHitch part #306-X7273. Both of the Class I…

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Answer 3

In order to use a bike rack with 2" shank on a 2015 Honda Fit such as the Thule T2 Classic you will need to use the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #306-X7273 which is the only available 2" hitch option. The EcoHitch has a super…

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Answer 4

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 5

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 7

Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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Answer 8

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 9

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 10

To add a class III hitch to your 2024 Honda CR-V hybrid, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C13397. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your CR-V with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. I really like this…

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Answer 11

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 12

Yep, so long as your 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness is not a hybrid both the Curt and etrailer hitches will fit: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13382 - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98912 The only difference besides price is the finish; the…

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